India celebrated Independence Day and its 600th Test match by hoisting the Tricolour in Galle ahead of the first Test against Sri Lanka. Captain Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bat first in the opening match of the two-match series.
India captain Shubman Gill stressed the need for adequate preparation time ahead of their World Test Championship series against Sri Lanka in Galle, highlighting the challenge of adapting to red-ball conditions.
Sarfaraz Khan has earned a recall to the Indian Test squad for the series against Sri Lanka after replacing the injured Sai Sudharsan, following a 19-month absence and significant fitness improvements.
England's Jos Buttler received a signed Team India jersey from Rohit Sharma, calling him an "all-time favourite player." Rohit also penned a message on the jersey. This follows Rohit's impressive century at Lord's in the ODI series decider, where he was India's leading run-scorer.
Defending champions India announced formidable men's and women's chess squads for the FIDE Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, led by D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa, and R Vaishali. Separately, Viswanathan Anand became interim FIDE president after Arkady Dvorkovich temporarily stepped aside due to EU sanctions.
The BCCI will conduct a detailed review of the Indian men's T20I team's performance immediately after the ongoing England tour concludes, following a series of poor results, including a 3-0 deficit in the current five-match series.
The BCCI will conduct a detailed review of the Indian men's T20I team's performance immediately after the ongoing England tour concludes, following a series of defeats including a nine-wicket loss to England.
Four months after defending the T20 World Cup, India's cricket team, under new captain Shreyas Iyer, has lost four of their last five matches. Head coach Gautam Gambhir attributes the struggles to a "reset" and player development, citing inexperience and adjustments to new conditions.
Former India coach Ravi Shastri has questioned the team's decision to keep 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi out of the playing XI for the Ireland and England T20 series. Shastri believes the young batting prodigy, who impressed in the IPL, should have been given a chance, especially in Ireland, calling him an 'X-factor' with no fear.
Former India coach Ravi Shastri expressed surprise at 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's exclusion from the playing XI for T20 series against Ireland and England, despite his IPL success. Shastri believes the young prodigy's X-factor and fearless approach warrant an immediate debut.
Team India, led by new T20I captain Shreyas Iyer, begins a five-match T20I series against England in Chester-le-Street. After a disappointing loss to Ireland, Iyer aims for a "fearless" and "aggressive" approach, seeking to intimidate opponents and build team camaraderie. He also reflected on advice from Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav, and paid tribute to doctors who aided his recovery from injury.
Shreyas Iyer, as India's new T20I captain, aims for a fearless approach in the upcoming five-match series against England, seeking to rebound from a 2-0 defeat to Ireland. He acknowledges lessons learned and emphasizes team camaraderie, while also expressing gratitude for his injury recovery.
India's new T20I captain Shreyas Iyer aims for a fearless and aggressive approach in the upcoming five-match series against England, seeking to rebound from a disappointing loss to Ireland. Iyer emphasized learning from the Ireland series and building team camaraderie.
India's T20I team, led by Shreyas Iyer, suffered a surprising 34-run loss to Ireland, with former opener Ramesh criticizing the team's overconfidence and complacency, highlighting sloppy fielding and a lackluster batting performance.
India secured 24 medals, including seven gold, to finish atop the medal standings at the ISSF Junior World Championship in Suhl, Germany. The contingent demonstrated strong performance across rifle and pistol disciplines, marking a significant achievement for Indian shooting.
India's Deepti Sharma is on the verge of breaking the record for most wickets in women's international cricket, needing just one more to surpass Jhulan Goswami. As India prepares to face Bangladesh in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, the team also grapples with middle-order inconsistency and fielding lapses.
Despite sealing the ODI series against Afghanistan, India's final game is crucial for team management to test combinations and provide opportunities for fringe players like Yashasvi Jaiswal, who will get another batting chance after a previous failure. Arshdeep Singh may be rested, and batting order reshuffled.
India faces an injury setback as all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy is out of the second ODI against Afghanistan due to a sore left thigh. Captain Shubman Gill confirmed the team will field only five bowlers, while Afghanistan also deals with fitness issues, missing Mohammad Nabi and Azmatullah Omarzai.
Virat Kohli has been ruled out of India's upcoming three-match ODI series against Afghanistan due to a hamstring injury. The series, which begins on Saturday in Dharamsala, marks the start of India's preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup. Kohli's absence is a significant blow, especially given his recent strong form in the 50-over format.
India begins its T20 World Cup campaign against Pakistan on Sunday, aiming for a maiden title at Lord's. Injuries to key all-rounders create selection dilemmas, prompting debate over batting vs. bowling strength. Expert Nasser Hussain advises packing the batting and leveraging spin.
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur promises a fearless approach as her team begins its ICC Women's T20 World Cup campaign against Pakistan in Birmingham. Despite a mixed warm-up, the team is confident, with Richa Ghosh's batting a key positive.
India's cricket team faces a challenging transition from IPL's T20 format to a one-off Test against Afghanistan, requiring adjustments in sleep cycles, muscle memory, and cricketing habits within a short three-day preparation period.
India's Test squad has arrived in New Chandigarh for a one-off Test against Afghanistan starting June 6. This match is crucial for India to regain confidence in Test cricket after a previous series defeat and prepare for upcoming tours.
Cricket Australia has publicly backed veteran pacers Cummins, Starc, and Hazlewood for the 2027 ODI World Cup, managing their fitness. In contrast, India faces uncertainty over the ODI futures of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja due to age and fitness concerns.
